The Name Game: A Look Behind the Labels

"We all have names, whether we like them or not, but have you ever stopped to think about where names come from, and just how important they are?" This illustrated investigation looks at how people get their names in various cultures and at what some of those names mean. It also discusses unusual names, nicknames, the names of pets, companies, and hurricanes, and much more. Further reading. Glossary. Sources. Index. Black-and-white illustrations.